Self-love is important. I truly sucked at it when I first started therapy. I have come a long way since. But sometimes, I still fail at it.
Mind & Human Agency
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Yes, Adults Can Have ADHD as Well
Unfortunately, there are some very persistent myths about ADHD out there. Also among educators.
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Mental Health Issues Cannot Be Solved by the Police
I find it very sad, that yet another shooting occupies my mind. This time, it happened in Denmark, the country I would call my second home.
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I Made a Difficult Decision Today
In the last couple of weeks, I found it hard to focus. It has been increasingly difficult for me to juggle all my activities. And I found myself lacking time to practice self-care. If my therapy sessions have brought me to one conclusion, it is that this is a warning…
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Denmark’s Most Elite School Is an Example of Toxic Bullying Culture
Dealing with it was long overdue. It is time for a #MeToo movement when it comes to bullying I have been living in Denmark for 25 years. When you have been living in a foreign country for so long, it inevitably becomes a second home. Even if you, like me…
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Why Do We Still Not Take Bullying Seriously?
After 16 years of teaching, I conclude that our stance on bullying in society has not improved much. But it must change. Bullying causes trauma. Whether we like to admit it or not.
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Are We Destroying the Self-Esteem of Our Students?
I have been teaching math for almost 17 years now. If you factor in my internships, it is probably closer to 18 years. Most of the time, the students I was dealing with came from very vulnerable backgrounds. They all had very low self-confidence and self-esteem. Many of them had…
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Cherish the Good Stories
All development occurs over the long term. It is important for educators to learn to spot good stories when they occur. At the last school I worked, we had a longstanding tradition. We would start every meeting by sharing good stories. This could be anything. Stories about something positive a…
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I Yearn to Do Classroom Teaching Again
It was necessary to leave my last teaching job. But my place was always in the classroom. It has now been more than three months since I cleared my desk in my old classroom.Instead, I passed the time and made a living through online tutoring. It has been a good…
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Teachers, Take Care of Your Mental Health
This week, my brain gave me a subtle reminder. A reminder about the importance of taking care of my mental health. Once again, the week was stressful. Any teacher can attest to, that it can get very bad when holidays are approaching. It is no secret that many teachers frequently…
